Resource Type

[Copy Print of a Photograph Showing Airplane Inspection]

Copy print of a photograph showing a number of national guardsmen inspecting an airplane's engine. In the background, more national guardsmen on working on another
Date: August 5, 1936
Creator: Andrews
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Four Uniformed Soldiers]

Photograph of four uniformed soldiers holding a prize-winning bond. From left to right the soldiers are: First Sergeant Joseph Prest, Master Sergeant E. F. Werner, Sergeant James E. Fleming, Jr., and Master Sergeant Louis E. Herrick.
Date: 1942
Creator: Finch, William A.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Lieutenant Dan P. Doyle and Lieutenant Charles E. Poe]

Photograph of Lt. Dan P. Doyle, commanding officer of the new Palacios Army Air Base, greeted by Lt. Charles E. Poe, 5th Tow Target Executive Office in front of an airplane at Camp Hulen.
Date: June 10, 1943
Creator: Finch, William A.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Private Alec Witkowski Performing a Skit]

Photograph of Private Alec Witkowski performing a skit, wearing a baby outfit, with Dorothy Broughton and Betty Derigo standing next to him. According to the text, this performance is a part of the Wharton Majorettes dance and variety show at Camp Hulen Service Club.
Date: February 21, 1943
Creator: Finch, William A.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of the A.A.T.C. Band and TA2 Troops]

Photograph of the A.A.T.C. band standing in formation next to TA2 troops, who are also standing in formation, for formal review.
Date: December 9, 1942
Creator: Finch, William A.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Lt. Col. Millhiser and Lt. Clyde Harlow on Inspection]

Photograph of Lt. Col. Millhiser and Lt. Clyde Harlow riding on the back of a boat while on an inspection tour around Camp Hulen.
Date: November 2, 1942
Creator: Fitzgerald, Alonzo L.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Two Officers Holding Trophies]

Photograph of Major Ray W. Hamilton and Lieutenant Williams holding sports trophies in their hands.
Date: October 15, 1942
Creator: Fitzgerald, Alonzo L.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Aerial Photograph Overlooking Camp Hulen]

Aerial photograph taken from the water tower of the 203rd motor pool overlooking a section of Camp Hulen encompassing the tents of the 203rd.
Date: May 1941
Creator: Hill
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of a Man Getting into a Car]

Photograph of Guy R. Claybourn, Jr.'s 1924 Model "T" in the front right with Alexander Cunningham entering the vehicle. Governor James V. Allred is in his Ford touring car next to the Model "T" while touring through Camp Hulen. In the background is Harley Lewis's gray Plymouth automobile.
Date: 1936-08?
Creator: Lewis, Bob
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Battery "B" 211th Coast Artillery Tents]

Photograph of tents belonging to Battery "B" of the 211th Coast Artillery at Indianola Beach. The tents of this battery back up to Matagorda Bay, which can be seen in the background of the photograph.
Date: January 1941
Creator: Richmond, William V.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Guns in Firing Order]

Photograph of large guns of Battery "B" of the 211th Coast Artillery (Anti-Aircraft) line up in firing order along the beach at Indianola.
Date: January 1941
Creator: Richmond, William V.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Indianola Beach with Guns]

Photograph looking at Indianola Beach being guarded by numerous guns, four each for batteries "B," "C," and "D." This defense is part of the 211th Coast Artillery (Anti-Aircraft) utilizing three-inch guns.
Date: January 1941
Creator: Richmond, William V.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of a Reception for General Clare H. Armstrong]

Photograph of the receiving line at General Clare H. Armstrong's reception at the Camp Hulen field house. From right to left the individuals are: General and Mrs. Armstrong, Colonel and Mrs. John K. Brown, and Colonel and Mrs. Maurice Morgan.
Date: 1943
Creator: Wilkinson, Stanley L.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of an Ammunition Dump Tent]

Photograph of one of the places where troops unload defective ammunition at Camp Hulen. The truck to the right of the tent is carrying live ammunition that has been brought to the camp.
Date: September 23, 1943
Creator: Wilkinson, Stanley L.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of an Army Singing Group]

Photograph of a group of soldiers making up the School for the Promotion of Group Singing on Marches at Camp Hulen. The soldiers are sitting on benches with a conductor leading them in song.
Date: May 21, 1943
Creator: Wilkinson, Stanley L.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Burning Ammunition]

Photograph of a small portion of defective ammunition being burned by members of the 36th Division. The flame is isolated and is positioned on a sandy area between pieces of grass. According to the text, this is one of the operations performed in unloading and salvaging defective ammunition.
Date: 194X
Creator: Wilkinson, Stanley L.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Camouflaged Radio Station]

Photograph of a camouflaged radio station out in a field maneuver. The station is dug into the ground, covered by a tarp, and heavily covered by brush.
Date: 1943
Creator: Wilkinson, Stanley L.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Colonel Maurice Morgan]

Photograph of Colonel Maurice Morgan speaking on NBC's "Army Hour" show, discussing Camp Hulen's anti-aircraft personnel. The camp marching band is seated directly behind Morgan as he speaks into the microphone.
Date: February 14, 1943
Creator: Wilkinson, Stanley L.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Lieutenant Colonel Harry S. Aldrich]

Photograph of Lieutenant Colonel Harry S. Aldrich pointing to a bulletin concerning the Japanese Army.
Date: November 13, 1943
Creator: Wilkinson, Stanley L.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Major C. P. Oleson at his Desk]

Photograph of Major C. P. Oleson sitting at his desk while working on paperwork. According to the text, Major Oleson assumed command of the Palacios Army Air Base in October 1943 and had an impressive military career before doing so.
Date: 1943~
Creator: Wilkinson, Stanley L.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Men from the Ordinance Salvage Crew]

Photograph of members of the ordinance salvage crew at Camp Hulen separating aluminum and cooper from the steel part of the projectile. According to the back of the photograph, this is one of the operations in unloading and salvaging defective ammunition. Major E. Van Hook is standing in the background supervising the activity.
Date: 1943
Creator: Wilkinson, Stanley L.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Officers Broadcasting on a Radio Show]

Photograph of of Lieutenant Colonel Charles Millhiser speaking on the NBC "Army Hour" radio show. Lieutenant Frank Grubbs is holding the microphone to the right side of Millhiser.
Date: February 14, 1943
Creator: Wilkinson, Stanley L.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Aerial Photograph of Buildings at Camp Hulen]

Aerial photograph showing many of the long buildings that make up Camp Hulen. The Gulf of Mexico can be seen in the background of the photo, along with a pier stretching out into the water.
Date: March 7, 1941
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Aerial Photograph of Camp Hulen]

Copy print of an aerial photograph of Camp Hulen, with a waterway off to the right.
Date: 1936-08-08?
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History